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Are Kappa Lambda Blood Markers The Most Prognostic Indicator For Multiple Myeloma
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I follow the trends of most all my blood tests and fortunately the values are consistent. My personal important markers have been the Kappa light chains, Lambda Light Chains, the Kappa/Lambda ratio… read more

What Does It Mean When Your Labs Results Come Back Saying Your Kappa Lambda Light Chain Is High
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Thank you for that very informative explanation @A MyMyelomaTeam Member !

What Timing; My Kappa Is Rising...
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My Kappa number is rising but my protein pattern is normal. Will, at some point, the protein reflect the Kappa numbers; if they keep rising?

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Thank you for this link! 💛👍

Does Anyone Have Both Kappa And Lambda Light Chains? I Do. I Want To Know More About It. All Information Is Appreciated.🙏🤗
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@A MyMyelomaTeam Member & @A MyMyelomaTeam Member Thank you ladies for your replies and important info! I totally agree with you both and will still be working on getting a 2nd opinion and seeing a… read more

Does A Sudden Rise In Lambda Light Chains Indicate No Longer In Remission?
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Original diagnosis of lambda light chain myeloma but in remission after stem cell transplant

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Light Chain Multiple Myeloma: Your Ultimate Guide Read Article...
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Cathy the light chain ratios are hard to understand. They can go up and down some too. I think they are more concerned with the pattern from month to month. All the best, Doloresđź«‚

Light Chain MM Types - Kappa Or Lambda. What’s The Difference? I
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Can someone explain if there’s a difference in “Light Chain MM” between “Kappa” and “Lambda” light chain MMs?

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I get a panel every three months; except for urine; so far so good.
I'm not as educated on the blood results,, so I go by the range
I research but probably not as thoroughly as I could

IgA Myeloma
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Apparently when our Syracuse doctor sent a report to our Florida oncologist, he said that my husband has IgA Myeloma. We had never heard it classified this way before, and our Florida oncologist also said that none of his tests showed that. Wondering if anyone here has IgA Myeloma and if so, what test was done to determine that?

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Serum Immunofixation Result: Immunofixation shows IgA monoclonal protein with kappa light chain specificity. The result confirmed on concentration. igG normal, igA normal, igM 23 low. S, Qn, Free K+L… read more

Are There Types Of Multiple Myeloma Other Than Light Chain? What Are They Called?
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Thanks for the info! I have light chain MM so I've really only focused on that type. I will check with the Government Medical Library.

Can Someone Explain To Me In Easy Terms If Free Lambda Is High? And Also Free Light Chains. Thanks
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I will it is new he passed out about a year ago and fell into our wall corner he put a big gash in his head and injured his neck.. that's when it all started

What Is The Longest Time It Can Take To Start Responding To Daratumumab?
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I just had my first follow-up for my Daratumumab treatment (based on bloods taken at 3/4 weeks and am disappointed that I haven’t started responding yet. I am in complete remission but the doctor is using the Dara to get me into MRD negativity. My light chains are still abnormal and at the levels of MGUS. Can anyone say that they took longer to start responding? I am extremely worried about drug resistant clones…

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From what I’ve read, MGUS is usually the precursor of Multiple Myeloma. This is what was linked to mine.